1. Individual vs. Teamwork
Training Module DOING IT TOGETHER?
Individual vs. Teamwork
This material has been produced within PAPYRUS project, co-funded by the British Council within ERASMUS+ Programme.

2. individual vs. teamwork
Individual work
Benefits
Challenges
Non-hectic work place
Free-flowing work style
Self-awareness
Productivity
Cast off “group think” and present unique solutions – innovators
Limited ideas – no brainstorming
Motivation
No one to consult with…

3. individual vs. teamwork
Benefits
Challenges
Fosters Creativity and Learning.
Blends Complementary Strengths
Builds Trust
Teaches Conflict Resolution Skills
Wider Sense of ownership
Diversity
Efficiency
Networking opportunities
Loss of efficiency
Miss(sing)communication
Lack of Diverse Skills and Interests
Lack of Leadership
Role Confusion
Poor Work Environment

4. individual vs. teamwork
Embracing both sides
Teamwork + Individual work
Luckily, the independent/teamwork debate isn’t black and white – savvy managers provide opportunities for their workers to enjoy both approaches.
By understanding your colleagues’ individual strengths, weaknesses, and personality types, you can create optimal environments for worker satisfaction, productivity, efficiency, and innovation.

5. individual vs. teamwork
Key teamwork skills
INTERPERSONAL
SELF
Trust and acceptance
Communication
Collaborative problem solving
Conflict resolution
Goal setting
Planning
Task coordination
Performance management

6. individual vs. teamwork Quick guide to easy teamwork
Communication
Working Agreement
Meetings
Project management
Conflict
Open
What do we abide to together
Held regular
Consensus on goal
Accept it!
Supportive
Roles of individuals/accountability
Call by
Work plan milestones, responsibility person and deadlines
Strategies for resolution
Active listening
Expectations & Needs
Limited in time
Quality control: updating changes-monitoring & evaluation
Early warning signs
Interpret the unsaid
Conflict resolution
How decision are made
Budget
Give feedback
Receive feedback
Deadlines
Minutes within 24h